Computer and internet addiction
This subject received my attention, because I do know it represents a real problem today. More and more people suffer of this problem, especially young people. I can almost say that I have the same problem too. Many people think that computer and internet addiction its not a real problem, but it is fore sure a serious affection.
There are symptoms that demonstrate it is a real problem and here are some of them :
A demonstrated loss of control, like anger, shouting, frustrated for no reason when trying to stop or limit the amount of time spend on the computer. Promising to quit or cut down and not being able to do so. In this way breaking promises to self or others.
Being dishonest, like covering up what activities you participate in when on the computer.
Participation in high risk or normally unacceptable behaviors when using the computer.
An overdeveloped sense of importance for the computer in ones life. Defending your right to use the computer as much as desired, regardless of the fact that people in your life are feeling left out and neglected. And of course like any addiction denial of the problem.
I think there are many type of addictions on the computer, like gaming addiction, navigating on the internet addiction, chating addiction, programming addiction and others, frecvently combined
Mixed feelings of euphoria, combined with feelings of guilt brought on by either the inordinate amount of time spent on the computer or the abnormal behavior acted out while using the computer.
Sometime seeing some random images in sleep or not. Thinking of how to solve something on the computer even while you are not on the computer.
Feelings of depression or anxiety and insomnia, usually staying up late like sleeping the whole day and the night spent on the computer.
Finding yourself using the computer at times when you are feeling uncomfortable, irritated, or sad about something happening in your